Kevin Hart Leads Top Comedians Social Media Ranking for 11th Week

10:15 AM 8/12/2017

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Kevin Rutherford

Hart’s lead on the chart, which ranks the most popular comedians based on data from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus, comes after launching his latest project, the Laugh Out Loud app.

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Kevin Hart retains his lead on The Hollywood Reporter’s latest Top Comedians chart (dated Aug. 16), while Kumail Nanjiani and George Lopez re-enter the 10-position chart.

The Top Comedians chart is a ranking of the most popular comedians on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus, with global data provided by social media analytics company MVPindex. The chart’s methodology blends social engagement on the platforms along with weekly additions of followers/subscribers. The latest tracking week ended Aug. 8.

10. George Lopez

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The Wall, Lopez’s latest stand-up TV special, premiered live on HBO Aug. 5 from Washington, D.C. Discussion surrounding the set garnering the comedian a 245 percent boost in conversation across all social media as well as a 179 percent increase in social media followers.

9. Kumail Nanjiani

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8. Trevor Noah

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Last week: 8

7. Amy Schumer

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Last week: 5

6. Mike Epps

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Last week: 7

5. Ricky Gervais

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Last week: 4

4. Joe Rogan

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Last week: 2

3. Bill Maher

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Last week: 6

2. D.L. Hughley

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Last week: 3

1. Kevin Hart

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Last week: 1

Hart gained 40 percent in all social metrics for the most recent chart, according to MVPindex, adding 5.5 million new Instagram favorites after announcing his new comedy streaming service, Laugh Out Loud. The mobile app is available for $2.99 a month and features stand-up specials, scripted comedies and more.